Toronto Paramedics demonstrate CPR, AED

Safe City Instructors and Paramedics from Toronto Paramedic Services will give demonstrations of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques and automated external defibrillator (AED) use at City Hall. By learning these important life-saving skills, members of the public can help paramedics save lives of more cardiac arrest patients.

Date: Wednesday, February 22

Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location:  100 Queen St. W., Toronto City Hall, Rotunda

When someone suffers a sudden cardiac arrest, bystanders can improve the patient’s chances for survival by calling 911, immediately starting CPR and delivering a life-saving shock from an AED if needed. Since 2011, 61 people have been saved with these actions.

More information about CPR and first aid courses offered by Toronto Paramedic Services is available at http://www.torontoparamedicservices.ca/cpr-first-aid-courses/

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